Richland County Estate Planning Lawyers

Attorney Shannon G. Thatcher is licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio and the Northern District Court of Ohio. Her practice focuses on family and domestic law and estate planning. She is a member the Ohio State Bar Association, the Richland Bar Association, and the American Bar Association. Attorney Thatcher is based out of Mansfield, Ohio.

Charles Lynch is a compassionate Ohio family law attorney with 40 years of experience helping people through these complex and frequently emotional times in their lives. His practice areas include adoption, mediation, divorce and separation agreements, estate planning, trusts, custodial arrangements, and more.

Attorney Linda J. Lawrence received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Cincinnati in 1990 and is an Ohio State Bar Association Board Certified Family Law Specialist. Our dedication to our clients and thorough preparation of their cases have ended in positive results for many individuals throughout Ohio. She’s active in the community and serves on the boards of numerous organizations including Grady Hospital Foundation, Franklin County Abused Children Advocacy Board, Lutheran Social Services of Ohio and Delaware Chamber of Commerce. Business First magazine has also listed her as one of the “40 Under 40” outstanding community and business leaders...

Attorney Rodd S. Lawrence received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Vanderbilt and was admitted to the both the Ohio Bar and the U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio Bar in 1988. He’s a member of the Columbus Bar Association, Ohio State Bar Association and the American Bar Association. He has more than 20 years of experience practicing real estate and small business law. Rodd practices along side his wife Linda at Lawrence Law Office and they are 4 children together.

Attorney Mitchell (Mitch) Adel is the managing partner of Cooper, Adel, Vu & Associates. Mitch’s close relationship with his extended family has given him a deep appreciation for the issues we all face as we age. He is passionate about finding solutions that protect and preserve the wealth of his extended client family and for those they leave behind. Mitch has a mission to educate seniors and their families about elder law issues which he does through weekly educational seminars throughout Ohio and by contributing to publications such as USA Today, Forbes Magazine, Consumer Reports, Yahoo Finance, the Cincinnati Enquirer...

Charles H. McClenaghan brings over 44 years of Legal, Financial and Real Estate related experience to his clients. A graduate of Ohio University, 1973 and Capital University Law School, 1979, he is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association, and the Columbus Bar Association. • Admitted, The Supreme Court of Ohio, 1979 • Admitted, The Supreme Court of Florida, 1997 • Past Commissioner of Securities, Ohio Department of Commerce • Past Superintendent, Ohio Division of Real Estate • Member, Real Property Committee and Member, Estate & Gift Tax Committee...

Over thirty years ago, Thom Cooper created the law firm that would become Cooper, Adel, Vu & Associates with the goal of representing seniors in a way that maximized their independence and minimized the stress and burden placed on loved ones. Since then, Attorney Cooper has provided educational seminars throughout Ohio to spread the word about estate planning and elder law. He has helped thousands of seniors and their families find public benefits to protect and preserve their assets. Thom was among the first 19 attorneys in Ohio to become dually certified by the National Elder Law Foundation (NELF) as...

I am Carl McCoy, Attorney at Law. I have provided personalized, competent and affordable legal services to residents of central Ohio for more than 30 years. I assist individuals with issues in family law, probate and estate planning, criminal defense, personal injury law, and other areas where legal help is needed.

Christopher is now an experienced trust & estate attorney, with expertise in estate planning, trust administration, and probate. But as a child, Christopher R. Orr was always known as the kid with his nose in a book. This passion for learning was due to Christopher’s parents answering his endless “why?” questions with “look it up and teach us!” The ability to make complicated information logical and then turn around and explain it to others became natural for him even at that young age.

It wasn’t until Christopher was in law school that he was faced with the reality that most attorneys...

Preeminent AV rated Attorney. The attorneys in our firm have more than 100 years of combined experience. We provide the individual attention our clients deserve in Workers' Compensation, Industrial Commission, Injury, Probate, Estate Planning Litigation Business Law

I have provided problem solving and comprehensive planning to individuals and businesses for twenty-two years. My representation and advice have helped a broad and diverse group of companies, executives, and entrepreneurs across a wide range of representative matters. From start-ups and financing to business sales and acquisitions or assisting with day-to-day legal needs, I have aided numerous clients and family-owned businesses. I take a vested interest in my clients’ success, and as outside general counsel I advocate for and advise them on the myriad of issues encountered in structuring, negotiating, and documenting both complex and common corporate and commercial transactions....

Probate Law including Estates, Wills, Adoptions, Guardianship, Estate Planning, Trusts

Attorney, CPA and MBA with a varied transactional practice in Licking County, Ohio, serving clients in Newark, Granville, Heath, Pataskala, Johnstown, Alexandria, Utica, Hebron, Buckeye Lake, and all over central Ohio. Practice areas include estate planning and probate, tax, real estate and business law.

With over 40 years of experience I have seen your legal issue. I always try to avoid legalese and talk to clients in words they can understand. I believe that it is also important to ask the client what they expect/want to happen and make that the joint goal, if at all possible. If this is not possible, explain why not before the client retains and determine what is acceptable as a goal.

A solo practitioner concentrating in the areas of Estate Planning, Business and Real Estate. Suburban Columbus, Ohio practice. Active in the community in Rotary, Westerville Area Chamber of Commerce and other non-profits.

Attorney David M. Todaro understands the complexities of the law and helps residents in Northeast Ohio navigate the legal system. When you choose to seek advice from Attorney David M. Todaro you can be assured that your issues will be handled in the most sensitive and efficient way possible. With experience dealing with a number of legal issues, the Todaro Law Office is prepared to fight for your case.

David’s private practice consists primarily in the areas of personal injury, wrongful death, medical negligence, criminal law, and bankruptcy.

The Todaro Law Office is a full service law firm serving Northeast Ohio. Since...

Evin was born and raised in Celina, Ohio. He graduated from Celina High School in 2011, and went on to the Ohio State University, where he received his Bachelor's and Law Degrees. After law school, Evin served as a law fellow and senior research associate with the Ohio State University Extension Agricultural & Resource Law Program. One of Evin's main responsibilities was to research how the law affects farmers and landowners, and then educate farmers and landowners through factsheets, blog posts, live presentations, podcasts, and more. He also assisted with the undergraduate Agribusiness Law course at Ohio State. Evin began his career...

For nearly fifteen years Andrew's practice has focused primarily on divorce, child custody, child support, serious felonies, misdemeanors, DUI/OVI, drafting complex trusts, and general litigation. Andrew is known for his tough, but compassionate demeanor that instills confidence in his clients and puts them at ease.

Andrew gained admission to the Ohio State Bar Association after graduating from Law School at the University of Toledo in 2003. He earned his undergraduate degree from John Carroll University.

Andrew is a past president of the Medina County Bar Association and has previously served as the association’s president-elect, vice president, treasurer, and secretary. Andrew is a...

Attorney Hal Bowers has been practicing in the Wadsworth, Ohio area for over 35 years. He concentrates his skills and experience on serving the estate planning and real estate needs of clients throughout Medina and Summit County.

Jarod earned his bachelor’s degree in both political science and history from Bowling Green State University and his Juris Doctor degree from Ohio Northern University Claude W. Pettit College of Law in 2019. While in law school Jarod participated on the executive board of Law Review and the Federalist Society. His practice is concentrated in the areas of estate planning, business law, family law, domestic law, and commercial and real estate litigation. Jarod is an active member in the community participating in the Young Leaders of Licking County, the Licking County Chamber of Commerce, the Licking County Bar Association, and other...

Attorney Gregory J. McCleery represents clients throughout southeastern Ohio, primarily in the areas of oil and gas, real estate, wills and criminal law. Greg began his career in public service, dealing with a wide spectrum of legal problems. He has also worked extensively with both landowners and drillers in the Marcellus and Utica shale, and served as a title supervisor overseeing an experienced team of title abstractors.

Graduated from Columbian High school in 1979. Graduated from Ohio Northern University with a Bachelor of Arts in History in 1982 and from the University of Toledo College of Law with a Juris Doctor degree in 1984. Admitted to the Ohio State Bar in 1985. Has been practicing in Tiffin, Ohio at Eberly & Eberly ever since.

Attorney Andrea C. Kryszak has been practicing law for more than ten years at Kryszak & Associates, which is formerly known as Lessing & Kryszak; the Law Offices of Robert E. Lessing, Jr.; and Lessing & White & Roig. She focuses her practice in the areas of Estate Planning, Estate and Trust Administration, Elder Law, Real Estate and Small Business law. Ms. Kryszak's commitment to the community is manifested by her involvement with the Lorain County Bar Association as a member of the Executive Committee (Vice President), the New Lawyer Committee (Chairperson), the Fee Arbitration Panel and the Judicial...

PRIVATE PRACTICE OF LAW IN OHIO SINCE 1976.
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Bachelors of Science in Business Administration from The Ohio State University
Juris Doctor from Capital University Law School
Admitted to practice by the Supreme Court of Ohio in 1983
29 years mortgage lending experience
Member of the Ohio and Columbus Bar Associations

Katherine has been a lawyer for 20 years, and has been a practicing transactional attorney for her entire legal career. Focusing her practice primarily on probate and estate planning (wills/trusts and other important planning documents), Katherine also has substantial experience with contract drafting, evictions (landlord side), business formation and representation, collections, and political subdivisions. Katherine does not handle criminal or domestic matters, but suggests you contact the Wayne County Ohio Bar Association or the Akron Bar Association for a referral if that type of assistance is needed. Katherine does her best to be the kind of lawyer she'd like to...

With Elizabeth Schmitz, Attorney at Law, you receive the assistance of an attorney who is committed to building and maintaining a lifetime relationship with every client. That relationship is based on integrity, compassion and exceptional service. Whether you are concerned about planning for the future, administering a loved one's estate or handling business matters, I will take the time to understand your goals and tailor my legal representation to meet your needs.